What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Aid / PCA Positions - Springville, NY position at FirstLight Home Care?
We are looking for reliable, responsible PCAs to join our team! As a caregiver at First Light Home Care, you’ll build relationships, improve the quality of life and serve clients in need of love and care. Your goal will be to help individuals enjoy life by helping them perform their simple daily functions, meal prep, light exercise, local transportation, social interactions and housekeeping. Your compassion and diligence as a caregiver will bring joy into the lives of the clients you work with and help them feel encouraged, involved and loved. You must be able to read and write.
Location –We hate commuting too—and we’ll do our best to provide clients as close to you as possible, and you will get a permanent schedule!
Flexibility – We understand how difficult it can be to find a job that balances your time with school, kids, or other priorities. We’ll do our best to provide flexible options that work with your schedule including both day and overnight shifts available.
Gas Compensation – We compensate all mileage when the client’s home is over 20 miles one way!
Requirements:
**A RELIABLE VEHICLE AND VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE ARE REQUIRED TO ESCORT CLIENTS TO AND FROM APPOINTMENTS AND ERRANDS**
PCA Certification, reliable transportation to and from cases, ability to travel to surrounding suburban areas. Experience is always helpful but not necessary as long as you have your certification. If you do not have your certification we do offer a 5 day PCA Training class that will get you PCA certified, just inquire for details during your interview.
Experience –If you’ve had a job or experience in a position with similar goals and responsibilities, we’d love to connect with you.
Skills – We’re looking for individuals that are compassionate, social, trustworthy and service-minded. If you have experience cooking, cleaning or caring for others, that’s a bonus!
Characteristics – This is an autonomous position, so we’re looking for individuals that are self-motivated and willing to learn through experience and receiving feedback.
Responsibilities:
Preparing snacks and meals to help sustain and satisfy the client throughout your time with them.
Encouraging light exercise (walks, bikes, swims, stretches) to keep the client active and physically moving.
Tidying up the house and helping with basic housekeeping tasks that keep the home environment neat and enjoyable for the client.
Transporting the client to nearby appointments or engagements. Take the clients to social activities, fairs and events in the community or with family and friends.
Cases start at $18.15/hr and go up to $20/hr on a case by case basis!
FirstLight Home Care, Inc is an equal opportunities employer, this position is open to all who meet the above requirements.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.70 - $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Job Training, Professional DevelopmentSalary : $19 - $22